CRS 3202
PESTICIDE APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY
2. COURSE CODE:
3. COURSE INSTRUCTOR:
Prof. Samuel Kyamanywa (B. Sc. Agric., MUK; PhD MUK)
Dr. Jeninah Karungi (B. Sc. Agric., MSc Crop Science, PhD MUK)
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the use of pesticides in horticultural crop production. Emphasis is on efficient and safe
use of pesticides; pesticide properties and formulations; methods of application and equipment for
application. It also covers personal protection, calibration of equipment, transportation, storage and store
management; impact of pesticide on human health and the environment. Code of Practice The main aim of
the course is to inculcate the values of safe use and handling of pesticides in horticulture to ensure food
safety.
5. COURSE OBJECTIVES
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To introduce the students the science of pesticides
To help the student understand the criteria for selecting pesticides for use in horticultural crops,
To train the students how to apply pesticides safely and to learn the factors that influence safe pesticide
use and handling.
To introduce the students to how pesticides affect human and environmental health.
6. COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1
History of pesticides, Uganda pesticide laws, and Agricultural Chemicals act, Laws on registration,
International Conventions related to pesticide use
3hrs
Week 2
Definition and classification of pesticides, pesticide mode of action
3hrs
Week 3
Insecticide chemistry: Pesticide Classes
3hrs
Week 4
Pesticide formulations, Compatibility of pesticides and fumigants
3hrs
Week 5
Concept of hazard, exposure and toxicity
3hrs
Week 6
Pesticides and the environment
3hrs
Week 7
Pesticide application equipments. Their operation and maintenance
3hrs
Week 8
Pesticide Application Techniques
3hrs
Week 9
Pesticide selection procedures
3hrs
Week 10
Pesticide Calibration & dosages
3hrs
Week 11
Principles and Practices of Fumigation
3hrs
Week 12
Pesticide Handling and Safety Measures
3hrs
Week 13
Pesticide Handling and Safety Measures
3hrs
Week 14
Disposal of pesticide and containers
3hrs
Week 15
Cleaning up pesticide spills, Decontamination of spills
3hrs
Week 16-17
Revision and Final Examination
7. COURSE STRUCTURE & LOCATION
3 Credit units: 30 lecture hours (2 contact hour per week for 15 study weeks) and 30 practical hours
(equivalent to 15 hours contact hours in 15 weeks)
Lectures will be conducted from the Lower lecture theatre, Faculty of Agriculture.
Practicals will be conducted from the East Laboratory and the Biotech Lab
8. COURSE ASSESSMENT:
Continuous assessment-Quiz/Assignment: 20%
Continuous assessment-practicals:
20%
University Examination:
60%
9. READING LIST
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Larry P. Pedigo (2002). Conventional Insecticide Management, PP 381 – 439 in Entomology and Pest
Management 4th Edition. Prentice Hall
Mathews G. A. (1982) Pesticide Application Methods. Longman London and New York
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The Manual of Safe Pesticide usage and Handling- Crop Science Department Book Bank